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more questions I’m answering about the raw almond buy

August 25, 2009

Back to my five-part series tomorrow. Today I figured a way to get my cases of raw/organic agave SHIPPED in our raw-almond buy . . . and also add some great deals for you on raw walnuts, sunflower seeds, pecans, raw honey, organic cold-pressed coconut oil, and other items like dried fruit. I’m excited! I could never figure out how to ship it affordably before. Those of you who have a co-op, or who want to organize one, you will LOVE this! Remember, 1,100 lbs. or more (and this will include any item, not just the almonds) gets cheap shipping of $0.25/lb. We’re getting tons of emails–please know we will email as soon as the order is ready to kick off. You won’t miss it if you read this blog or get the GreenSmoothieGirl.com free newsletter.

Questions I’ve been asked:

How do the almonds come? in 50 or 100 pound sacks or in a bin?

50# boxes.

Also is there a maximum poundage?

No maximum for group orders, but to appease California law since no one is allowed more than 100 lbs. per day of RAW almonds, the order form will require that you put a name in for each buyer of 100 lbs. So if you order 2,000 lbs., you’ll need to give 20 names.

And what quality is this almond size wise and are they carmel or nonpareil almonds?

The variety is Butte Padre 23-30 size. I chose them for flavor (tried several varieties). I could offer a bunch of varieties but wanted to keep it simple because this takes a lot of my time–these will be comparable to what is sold in grocery stores, size-wise. Not the giant ones they use in Jordan almonds (too expensive, and I’m trying to keep cost down), and not the really small ones either.

Is it possible to get them sliced raw almonds or slivered? some of the people who order with me want to know.

I don’t think so. But I will look into it. They will oxidize faster that way and won’t germinate–not sure this would be a popular item.

Do the almonds come shelled?

YES.

Some of my group are asking where they come from.

California, long-time, reputable ranchers who friends of mine have worked with for many years. Same people I worked with last year.

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Robyn Openshaw is the author or editor of 14 titles, including the bestselling book The Green Smoothies Diet, the children's book, The Adventures of Junk Food Dude, and the course 12 Steps to Whole Foods. She’s passionate about overthrowing the Standard American Diet by teaching people to eat more whole foods easily, inexpensively, and deliciously. She’s the mom of 4 competitive athletes as well as a runner, cyclist, skier, and competitive tennis player. She travels all over the world speaking to sold-out audiences and studying non-toxic cancer treatment for her next project.

This sounds exciting. A previous entry in regards to the almond order mentioned ‘Locals will get a separate email from me offering a separate LOCALS ONLY buy, pickup when notified by email, with NO SHIPPING COST.’ Will this apply to the other items, like Agave and Coconut Oil?

People don’t make a decision like our expedition overnight, so it won’t fill up immediately. But we have had quite a bit of INTEREST and I hope I’m taking a full busload of 30 people. We are going to have an amazing experience, I promise! I would love to have you along, L!

Trying to find info about the almonds but getting nowhere. What is the price, and when is the money due? We ordered from you last year and would love to do it again. I e-mailed you also but not sure if it will work.

Gosh Robyn: I think we are all a tiny bit confused. I certainly want to order almonds (do not have enough people to form a “co-op) when you are ready. I buy them and eat them by handfulls, put in salads, etc. but I’ve never soaked and sprouted them . . . can’t wait to try this. Thanks for organizing all this for us, Barbra

Hi, I came across your blog and noticed you have information on how to get items in bulk for cheap I’m looking at coconut oil, chia seeds, nuts etc. Can I get an email of where to go for those. Thanks so much…looking forward to some savings.

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